• The Killing Hour

  • By: Lisa Gardner
  • Narrated by: Anna Fields
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,396 ratings)

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The Killing Hour

By: Lisa Gardner
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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Publisher's summary

A serial killer watches and waits. Each time, he takes two victims, preparing the first's body with all the clues the police need to find the second, who is still alive. The clock ticks, and the second one can still be saved. But the police never make it in time. The second one dies. For years, the killer has plagued the city with the same pattern, but the police never pick up on it quickly enough. Now, two girls have disappeared in the midst of a daunting heat wave. Rookie FBI agent Kimberly Quincy knows the killer's deadline can be met. But she'll have to break some rules in order to beat an exceedingly vicious criminal at a game he's had years to perfect.
©2003 Lisa Gardner, Inc. (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"With tight plotting, an ear for forensic detail, and a dash of romance, this is a truly satisfying sizzler in the tradition of Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag." (Publishers Weekly)

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the killing hour

I listen to this book while i'm doing my morning workout and find i extend my workout just to listen to more. This is a really good thriller slash serial killer story. LOVE IT!!!

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Riveting

Stop, hear this audiobook - I enjoyed this tremendously. The voices were a little cheesy but consistent. Lisa Garnder is a great mystery writer.

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  • 06-08-11

Enjoyable listen.

This is my first read of this author and I enjoyed the read from start to finish. Tight plot. Interesting characters. Others have mentioned they didn't like the narration... I really didn't think she was that bad, once you got into the story a bit. There are a lot of male characters in this story and her male voices take a bit of getting used to, however they weren't bad enough to detract, in my opinion.
Worth the credit.

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A wonderful read!

Although I am not a great fan of murder mysteries, this one is excellently crafted and many times had me on the edge of my seat. The characters were appealing and fully fleshed out, and the story was intricately plotted but totally believable. Anna Fields did a wonderful job as always with the reading. I can't recommend this too highly.

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this was great read/listen

I love the transition from previous series w Quincy and Rainie and the Kimberly w Mac plus all the intensity and suspense of the serial killer and map to show next steps

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Excellent!!

This is a real thriller and I recommend it highly! As others are saying, I listened to this book every chance I got! I'm looking into her other books now.

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Loved the book hated the narrator

I loved this book but the narrator was really bad very very monotone and almost didn't finish the book because I couldn't deal with her can't wait till the rest of the books narrated by someone else

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Had to return - awful narrator!

If you could sum up The Killing Hour in three words, what would they be?

Plot sounds good so I will try the Kindle version. Could not listen to the narrator.

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good!

I did like the reader but I love the storyline and can't wait to listen to the next book

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Killing Hour

Great narrator. My first audio book but the first book had terrible reviews based on the narrator so I skipped it. This one was very pleasant. Good book too

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